James Logie Robertson

The grave of James Logie Robertson, Morningside Cemetery, Edinburgh

James Logie Robertson (18 September 1846 – June 1922) was a literary scholar, editor and author, who also wrote under the pen name Hugh Haliburton.[1]

Life

He was born in Milnathort, Kinross-shire on 18 September 1846[2] and educated at Orwell Parish School and Edinburgh University.

He began his teaching career as assistant master at George Heriot’s School and then moved to George Watson’s College. He joined the staff at Edinburgh Ladies’ College in 1876 and stayed there until 1913. His writings include English text-books, essays and poetry. Much of his poetry was written in Scots under the pen-name Hugh Haliburton. He died in Edinburgh, in June 1922.[2]

He is buried on the south side of Morningside Cemetery, Edinburgh, near the southern access gate.

Works

References

  1. "ROBERTSON, James Logie". Who's Who. Vol. 59. 1907. p. 1499.
  2. 1 2 ""Hugh Haliburton" The late Mr. James Logie-Robertson". The Times. London. 15 June 1922. p. 16.

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